School of Dentistry 4342
(213) 740-6799
(213) 342-3174
FAX: (213) 740-7560
Email: shuler@usc.edu
Director: Charles Shuler, D.M.D., Ph.D.

Faculty

Professors:Paul Denny, Ph.D.; Michael Melnick, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Cedric Minkin, Ph.D.; Gregory Mooser, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Marcel E. Nimni, Ph.D. (Medicine); Michael Schneir, Ph.D.; Peter Sinclair, D.D.S., M.S.D.; Jorgen Slots, D.D.S., Ph.D.; David Warburton, M.D. (Medicine)

Associate Professors: David Ann, Ph.D. (Pharmacology); Cheng-Ming Chuong, M.D., Ph.D. (Medicine); Tina F. Jaskoll, Ph.D.; Charles Shuler, D.M.D., Ph.D.; Malcolm L. Snead, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Arnold Tiber, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Gary N. Trump, Ph.D.; Joseph Zernik, D.D.S., Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: Steven Goodman, Ph.D.; Glenn Sameshima, D.D.S., Ph.D.

Research Professors: Yang Chai, D.D.S., Ph.D., David Crowe, D.D.S., D.M.Sc.; Alan Fincham, Ph.D.; Margarita Zeichner-David, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professors: Matt Lee, M.D.; Yi Liu, Ph.D.; Janet Oldak, Ph.D.; Carol Wuenschell, Ph.D.

Clinical Associate Professors: John F. Reinisch, M.D. (Medicine); Libby F. Wilson, M.D. (Medicine)

Clinical Assistant Professor:Stephen Yen, D.M.D., Ph.D.

Admission Requirements

The graduate program in craniofacial biology offers academic graduate training to individuals with a Doctor of Dental Surgery, Medical Doctor or equivalent degree. Applicants with Bachelor of Science degrees in areas such as biology and chemistry are also encouraged to apply.

Applications

Formal application to the USC Office of Graduate Admission and the graduate program in Craniofacial Biology is required for Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy objectives.  For application and general information please click here.

All postsecondary transcripts are required and must be forwarded to the Office of Graduate Admission for application to either Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy objectives. An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better, and a combined verbal and quantitative score of 1200 or better on the Graduate Record Examinations general test are required.

Three letters of recommendation describing academic abilities and personal attributes must be submitted on behalf of the applicant. Personal interviews may be required.

M.S. in Craniofacial Biology | Ph.D. in Craniofacial Biology

Master of Science

This degree is under the jurisdiction of the Graduate School. Students should also refer to the Requirements for Graduation and the Graduate School section for general regulations. All courses applied toward the degree must be courses accepted by the Graduate School.

The Master of Science degree in craniofacial biology offers the clinician (D.D.S., M.D., or equivalent) the opportunity to obtain clinical research knowledge and skills in the area of craniofacial biology. Such training will include research into the causes of craniofacial diseases and anomalies, as well as normal development and function. The course of study is particularly directed toward those clinicians committed to pursuing a career in research and teaching.

M.S. in Craniofacial Biology | Ph.D. in Craniofacial Biology

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in craniofacial biology is awarded under the jurisdiction of the Graduate School. Students should also refer to the Requirements for Graduation section and the Graduate School section for general regulations. All courses applied toward the degree must be courses accepted by the Graduate School.

This program is designed to provide health science-oriented training for the professional with interests in academic, as well as clinical, aspects of craniofacial biology.

M.S. in Craniofacial Biology | Ph.D. in Craniofacial Biology